Frostpunk

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  1. GiperSorcerer
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Impressive, challenging and atmospheric. This game is going to keep you on edge
  2. Friendzie
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    I am not the type to give games 0. I try to see the good in things, and at least give some credit. I really don't see anything redeeming in this, though. I don't even like the music or anything. I bought the ultimate edition on Steam because I actually wanted to play it based on some people raving about it. Saw reviews calling it the best game of all time. Couldn't believe THIS is the gameI am not the type to give games 0. I try to see the good in things, and at least give some credit. I really don't see anything redeeming in this, though. I don't even like the music or anything. I bought the ultimate edition on Steam because I actually wanted to play it based on some people raving about it. Saw reviews calling it the best game of all time. Couldn't believe THIS is the game people are saying that about.

    This game has one exact way you need to progress or you are punished severely. You start off with so few options, yet only one very unintuitive way will result in not losing massive amounts of people on your first night. The first thing the game tells you is nobody has a home and you need coal. If you hyper-focus on either of those two things, people are going to die in droves. Even with a 24 hour decree to keep gathering resources through the night, you can't build enough homes in time. Even the build grid is stifling in its rigidity.

    That this is a preset scenario that's more or less the same every time is baffling. Any other developer in the universe would've turned this kind of idea into much more of a roguelike experience with vastly different things happening every time, and not start off with such a ridiculously punishing one-way or death outset scenario.

    It's hard for me to see the 10/10 reviews as anything but people who think that they've beaten some hard game, and feel this sense of accomplishment, but it's really all smoke and mirrors difficulty. Anyone can win the game if given the "right" set of things to do in the "right" order, and as such it feels like more of an extremely obtuse trial and error puzzle game than anything else.    … Expand
  3. Gaming_Bear
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It's been a long time since I have felt a game pull me in so much. I am a sucker for a good base building game where you start with nothing and have to survive against all odds to build up. This game brought that in a big way. This aspect coupled with the music and icy desolate backdrop made this a very immersive experience that I had to keep coming back to. Granted there were some thingsIt's been a long time since I have felt a game pull me in so much. I am a sucker for a good base building game where you start with nothing and have to survive against all odds to build up. This game brought that in a big way. This aspect coupled with the music and icy desolate backdrop made this a very immersive experience that I had to keep coming back to. Granted there were some things that took away from the immersion here and there (like when people are dying in your town at-60C but your scouts are out in -80 with no shelter and they can stay out indefinitely), but for the sake of exposure I think it is fine. Might be cool if they can add in theses elements in the sequel.… Expand
  4. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    Frostpunk presents a unique experience with its engaging in-game choices that challenge your decision-making skills. The game's ability to make you scratch your head in contemplation is a notable highlight. However, its demanding nature in terms of problem-solving skills might alienate some players, leading to a sense of boredom for those who don't find satisfaction in intricateFrostpunk presents a unique experience with its engaging in-game choices that challenge your decision-making skills. The game's ability to make you scratch your head in contemplation is a notable highlight. However, its demanding nature in terms of problem-solving skills might alienate some players, leading to a sense of boredom for those who don't find satisfaction in intricate problem-solving. While the game's choices provide depth, Frostpunk's gameplay loop can become monotonous and potentially discourage players who don't thrive on constant problem-solving challenges. It's a mixed experience that requires a particular taste for the genre to fully appreciate.… Expand
  5. kucky7576
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    This game was fun and realy hard on the hardest difficulty! *sherlock mode off*
    It had a nice atmosphere, conflict on moral decisions, hard ressource management and cool graphic!
  6. Niveru
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    The best of strategy and city building game I've ever played. Its songs, atmosphere and feeling make you feel like you are really living those scenarios. Highly reccomended.
  7. Yustan
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Давольно оригинальная харкорная версия сити скайлан с зимним... ладно, шутка. Игра с лёгкостью постоянно держит тебя в напряжении, даже когда всё идёт как по маслу: один пролёт и вот новая волна проблем. А под конец так и вовсе ты молишься, чтобы генератор не сломался от форсажа к чертям, а люди не передохли от холода. Хоть и взял бесплатно в egs однозаначно куплю позже в стиме с длсДавольно оригинальная харкорная версия сити скайлан с зимним... ладно, шутка. Игра с лёгкостью постоянно держит тебя в напряжении, даже когда всё идёт как по маслу: один пролёт и вот новая волна проблем. А под конец так и вовсе ты молишься, чтобы генератор не сломался от форсажа к чертям, а люди не передохли от холода. Хоть и взял бесплатно в egs однозаначно куплю позже в стиме с длс
  8. Marinusf
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    Its fun for a while and then it's the same nonsense over and over again. It has good graphics tho.
  9. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Very nice game that i didnt get bored of.
    The day i installed it was the day i finished it. So big (+) for not getting me bored like other games usually do.
    (+) Very nice atmosphere - indescribable, I recommend playing it at night so that the atmosphere of the game becomes even better. (-) after first mission you just know +- what to do and it becomes quite easy. -> So beware that    Very nice game that i didnt get bored of.
    The day i installed it was the day i finished it. So big (+) for not getting me bored like other games usually do.

    (+) Very nice atmosphere - indescribable, I recommend playing it at night so that the atmosphere of the game becomes even better.

    (-) after first mission you just know +- what to do and it becomes quite easy.
    ->
    So beware that its once in a lifetime game experience and it wont feel the same after first playthrough so be careful to really enjoy it. and dont do other things when playing it (listening to podcasts...)    … Expand
  10. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    Enjoyable But Steep Learning Curve

    First and foremost I'd like to say that turning the generator on is one of the most weirdly satisfying things you can ever do in a video game. Watching the burners come on, the smoke flowing from the top, the yellow to orange to red hue glowing up at the chimney, the noise it makes and generally watching the snow melt around the generator is honestly    Enjoyable But Steep Learning Curve

    First and foremost I'd like to say that turning the generator on is one of the most weirdly satisfying things you can ever do in a video game. Watching the burners come on, the smoke flowing from the top, the yellow to orange to red hue glowing up at the chimney, the noise it makes and generally watching the snow melt around the generator is honestly great. And that's like one of the first things you do in the game, it doesn't get any less satisfying.

    The game itself is a mix of civilisation management and survival, survival in the sense that the cold is your enemy and it's not exactly one you can outrun. You want to see your people succeed, warm their homes through the worst possible times, make sure everyone is happy and cared for and fed.

    You start off with a handful of survivors and you allocate them to the different resources, coal, steel, wood, and then you get buildings which can automate some stuff, as well as hunters and hot houses for food. There's a few things to manage and you'll get an idea of what you need to prioritise the more you play. Your people will come to you with needs to prioritise for you, but this might conflict with your goals at the time; being able to manage all of the above is the key to success, although most of the time, something needs to give.

    I've completed the main game and the two scenarios after it and they do add a new element to the game, the scenarios that is. They provide you with a different play of playing the game from your original main story playthrough, and this is what I seek in a game. Not just more of the same. Same but different. The core gameplay remains the same but how you tackle the problem is different. It adds a lot of replay value to the game and makes it worth your time.

    Prioritising what is the best research and where to send your scouting teams too is a must, once you get this down, the game becomes a lot easier.

    However if you're picking this up for the first time or you're new to civilisation management games, you will likely have a hard time, I know I did. I might just not be good at this genre but it took me more time than I'd like to admit just to beat the main story, and I know there'll be others like me who think that it's impossible to survive the storm. But it can be done.

    The game is a lot of trial and error, you'll know how you failed when you do and you'll take the preliminary steps to avoid this in future runs. I think that's what makes the game so special, you can actively feel yourself getting better at it once you understand how the buildings work and what research can offer you, as well as managing the Heat side of things.

    Overall, even though the game has a steep learning curve, it's very satisfying when you win; the OST is genuinely phenomenal, especially when the storm kicks in and you're screaming for your people to just hold on. It's a great game and I can't wait to sink my teeth into the sequel. 7/10.    … Expand
  11. Suprizer
    May 18, 2023
    8
    A big fan of city planner games ever since i played simcity 2 as a kid and a big consumer of Cities Skylines with over 1K hours into it. This one is next to Skylines on my tierlist as slightly lower S tier. Management aspect is just the right amount of challanging. Story mode is also great changes the main game a lot increises playability by a great margin like you can just finish storiesA big fan of city planner games ever since i played simcity 2 as a kid and a big consumer of Cities Skylines with over 1K hours into it. This one is next to Skylines on my tierlist as slightly lower S tier. Management aspect is just the right amount of challanging. Story mode is also great changes the main game a lot increises playability by a great margin like you can just finish stories and leave the game satisfied. One quick note : Play this game on winter when its snowing trust me its a whole another experience!… Expand
  12. realWhiteMan
    Apr 9, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  13. NoneAvailable
    Apr 7, 2023
    5
    The game is exhausting and full of negativity. Too much micromanagement. The gameplay is different from the previous scenario, but the storm is coming and every hour is imminent. It is the characteristic of this game company that constantly exhausts gamers. It's kind of fun, but after a while, it's just annoying because I can't afford it.

    After completing the A New Home mission, I don't    The game is exhausting and full of negativity. Too much micromanagement. The gameplay is different from the previous scenario, but the storm is coming and every hour is imminent. It is the characteristic of this game company that constantly exhausts gamers. It's kind of fun, but after a while, it's just annoying because I can't afford it.

    After completing the A New Home mission, I don't want to play the game again. I tried to go through The Arks scenario, but I have to repeat what I did in the previous mission. Micromanaging people's well-being is frankly boring and annoying. I persevered and continued, but soon got annoyed with the warning that the temperature would drop and destroy the seeds, so I couldn't play the game anymore. Nonetheless, I overcame it. But another ordeal is coming. I start to wonder why I have to endure trials harder than my life in a game.

    Too much to worry about and people being impatient makes me impatient. Everything must be operated manually by the leader. There is no relaxation like SimCity, and it is close to micromanaging every moment. There is no fun in collecting and managing resources and worrying about welfare.    … Expand
  14. nihilhumani
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    I became a religious dictator because too many of my child laborers died, but some of them lived so I wasn't as depressed as advertised.
    9/10 would buy again
  15. byemrezeytin
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Frostpunk Review

    Frostpunk is a game where we try to survive in the midst of a winter apocalypse set in the 1800s, manage a city, and most importantly, manage an extraordinary crisis situation from beginning to end. Although humanity foresaw the future of apocalypse storms, no one took action against it. Therefore, a group of people or an organization has left the city to establish    Frostpunk Review

    Frostpunk is a game where we try to survive in the midst of a winter apocalypse set in the
    1800s, manage a city, and most importantly, manage an extraordinary crisis situation from
    beginning to end. Although humanity foresaw the future of apocalypse storms, no one took
    action against it. Therefore, a group of people or an organization has left the city to
    establish massive generators near the mines to take precautions against these great storms,
    and these generators can operate on coal fuel. As a result, a situation emerges where people
    are struggling to keep the generator running in the midst of a harsh winter, and the generator
    is also working to keep people alive. This is exactly where our survival story begins.

    There are three main mechanics in the game: the first is the city-building mechanic, which is
    almost the same as classic city-building games. Each constructed structure has a feature that allows
    you to cope with major problems, and each structure has different costs. The second mechanic is
    resource and human management; there is not much to say about resource management, as you have to
    use resources in the right place, at the right time, and in the right way. The third mechanic is
    passing laws, where we can contribute to certain places by giving up some things with certain laws
    and decisions. This adds a decision-making mechanism to the game, which is one of the things I liked
    the most, but these three mechanics have been applied very successfully.

    As the core gameplay loop, we actually collect resources, grow the city, maintain the people's peace,
    collect more resources, grow the city further, and try to keep more people alive. In fact, we are in
    such a cycle, but the game gains new features as it becomes more difficult and technology develops,
    and we make workplaces or send scouts to explore new areas. I found the game play and mechanics to be quite sufficient and enjoyable, especially the laws and decision-making, which allow us to bring this stupid society together with either an authoritarian oppressive regime or religion.

    I won't talk much about the graphics; this game's graphics don't really have much credit for being good or bad, but they have good graphics, and the atmosphere is fantastic. As someone who has played "This War of Mine," they portrayed the helplessness and sadness of people's situation beautifully.

    The music is really great, and there are music pieces representing the atmosphere and situation of each specific part of the game, and they start playing in a row as we progress. The orchestra team really deserves congratulations. But the best part is definitely the piece called "The City Must Survive" that plays towards the end; this event could only be put into music in this way. There is a mathematics to this music business, but I really don't understand how people can do this, and they deserve congratulations.

    There are a few aspects of the game that I don't like. The replayability is low because even though there are multiple scenarios, finishing them takes a lot of time and effort. However, after playing the game a couple of times, you'll most likely finish it on the third try at the latest because the game has a low RNG system, which means there are very few random possibilities. This can make you lose interest in the game because if you're unlucky, your progress can be bad, and you may have to start over. But since all resources are in the same locations and amounts and the events that occur when we send scouts to different locations are almost the same (although different events can occur, the possibilities are very limited), the game teaches you very quickly and becomes very practical to play. This creates a significant difference between your previous plays because you learn the game very quickly.
    If some events and resources had many possibilities and were random, people would start developing different strategies while playing the game, but they would most likely fail. However, if they played the game repeatedly over a longer period, they could learn it more entertainingly. As someone who has managed to survive in my second game, I can say that I don't have any intention of rating the game, but if I made a tier list, I would put it in the A tier, bro!    … Expand
  16. bar0yka
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    güzel ama kolay oyun değil strateji hayatta kalma işinde yeniyseniz ilk denemeniz başarısızlıkla sonuçlanacaktır.
  17. luryahuesos
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    лучшая игра в которую я играл за последние лет 5, невероятно сильно втянулся в неё, перепроходил несколько раз все сюжетки, и до сих пор возникает желание поиграть
  18. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
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  19. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  20. Sai37
    Dec 25, 2022
    5
    Stylish visuals and a cool idea, but not a variable gameplay without a challenge, extremely little content, a very short story campaign (5-7 hours).
  21. Frankie321
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    My favorite city builder/colony survival sim.
    Very immersive. The game look fits the frost and punk theme very well. Nice graphics.
    The main campaign is epic. The story is epic. Once done, the developers have added free scenarios, as well as there is paid DLC. The city building and tech tree makes sense. Great feel to building up an army of automatons to do the work in areas that    My favorite city builder/colony survival sim.
    Very immersive. The game look fits the frost and punk theme very well. Nice graphics.
    The main campaign is epic. The story is epic. Once done, the developers have added free scenarios, as well as there is paid DLC.
    The city building and tech tree makes sense.
    Great feel to building up an army of automatons to do the work in areas that too freezing for humans to risk.
    Friendly to newbies, at least on Easy and Normal difficulties. My appreciation to the developers to two features that players can choose to use. The game allows you the choice to resume from a Saved game if you make an error, which reduces the stress of fearing that you have to start over if you make a mistake mid or late game. In other words, you can Save (or Load) at any time. Also, the game has Active Pause, meaning you can pause the game and study what is going on and them input your actions, then resume the game. The reduces the stress of feeling time pressure when you're trying to figure out what's happening. Of course, these are optional, so you can challenge yourself further by not doing these (i.e., only one Saved game at a time, don't use Active Pause).
    The main campaign, scenarios, and DLC will keep me busy for some time, and then Frostpunk 2 will come out (and I'm looking forward to it!)    … Expand
  22. renyw
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    great great great great great great great great great great great great great
  23. Gutzzu
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    I have around 120 hours and i am enjoying every bit of this game,,i know some people don't like to fail but i start every mission on hard and fail like 10-15 times before i figure everything out. Cant wait for FrostPunk 2
  24. Thyrvi
    Oct 13, 2022
    7
    very interesting strategy building game with new concept, but very hard at the end.
  25. Kalgar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A balanced simulator of urban planning with an admixture of survival, post-apocalypse, difficult moral choices. The past few days have proved to be a good test of strength. There are all the makings for re-passing.
  26. ghosttoyou
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    Вау, пипец как затянула эта игра, часы в ней пролетали настолько не заметно , что я даже вместо сна когда поспал 3 часа, играл дальше
  27. Moodo
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Is it worth buying? YES, if you have any care at all for city buliding games this game is for you, and its well worth the price on Epic games or on Steam sale. Its interesting and fun and challenging at the same time.

    Gameplay: A city builder with new interesting game mechanics, its starts simple and gets more and more deep the more you progress. And it has other things in store for you    Is it worth buying? YES, if you have any care at all for city buliding games this game is for you, and its well worth the price on Epic games or on Steam sale. Its interesting and fun and challenging at the same time.

    Gameplay: A city builder with new interesting game mechanics, its starts simple and gets more and more deep the more you progress. And it has other things in store for you too but I wont spoil it.

    Story:A city builder with a very good story, never thought I would see such a game.

    Graphics: Very good and it makes you feel cold just looking at them.

    Sound:Good sound and very good music, every time a big event happens, comes with it fitting music for the mood and atmosphere.

    Fun: A fun game from both the story and the gameplay.

    10/10 A near perfect city builder with a new concept and ganeplay.    … Expand
  28. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    Frostpunk é um bom jogo de simulação de cidade. Música e estilo de arte são muito bem feitos. A jogabilidade é ok, sem muita profundidade no gerenciamento. É mais focado em fazer escolhas de vários eventos. Infelizmente, uma vez que você vence o jogo, a o fator replay é baixa. No entanto, os desenvolvedores compensam isso com alguns cenários diferentes, o que dá uma vibe diferente por umFrostpunk é um bom jogo de simulação de cidade. Música e estilo de arte são muito bem feitos. A jogabilidade é ok, sem muita profundidade no gerenciamento. É mais focado em fazer escolhas de vários eventos. Infelizmente, uma vez que você vence o jogo, a o fator replay é baixa. No entanto, os desenvolvedores compensam isso com alguns cenários diferentes, o que dá uma vibe diferente por um tempo.

    No geral, é um bom jogo com bons gráficos e música, mas mecânica focada mais na narrativa e na escolha, não traz muitas opções de jogo porque a mecânica em si carece de complexidade.    … Expand
  29. Highlander117
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere is very good. The music and art style are also pretty good. I really like the cold mechanic and the idea of this huge "storm". You are always on edge, always figuring stuff out. Your decisions really have an impact too. It's a bit short though. After 8 hours your done. Overall, it's a good experience and I'm looking forward to the next title, Frostpunk 2.… Expand
  30. DDk_Homer
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I went through the campaign and the bonus scenarios several times and found it very entertaining every time. I come back to this game from time to time. Interesting mechanics and a unique atmosphere.
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#27 Best PC Game of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. IGN Japan
    Mar 5, 2020
    90
    Frostpunk is a city-building simulation game that puts an emphasis not just on efficiency, but also the moral qualities of the player as a leader. Even if you normally don’t play simulation games, you will definitely be able to appreciate its uniqueness on a lower difficulty setting.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Mar 14, 2019
    90
    Frostpunk is bleak. Really bleak. Each decision serves not to ensure progress, but to ensure survival against overwhelming odds. It’s essentially a Crisis Management Simulator, and I love it for that. Just remember to play something more cheerful immediately afterwards.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    Scripted events will get annoying, but the very foundation chills to the bones. Extraordinary building strategy, with which you will literally freeze. [Issue#286]
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